Periodicals use pattern by medical practitioners of Shimoga City

B.S. Biradar     (Kuvempu University)   S. Anita     (Kuvempu University)   D.K. Ushalatha     (Kuvempu University)

Annals of Library and Information Studies ( web site) 2001 48 (2)65-71
(ReLIS:igi:annals:v:48:y:2001:i:2:p:65-71)

Abstract:

Attempts to know the use pattern of periodicals by medical practitioners. The study reveals that 76.67% and 75% of medical practitioners need current information on new procedures and medicine respectively, 56.67% of medical practioners get periodicals through medical associations while major percent (86.67%)of them get current information through seminars, conferences and workshops. Besides 57.67% and 53.33% of doctors use e-mail and Internet as a major communication media.

Pages: 65-71
Volume: 48
Month: June
Year: 2001
Issue: 2

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